Electronic medication compliance monitoring system and associated methods
US9047746B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H70/40
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for monitoring a patient's compliance with a medication regimen includes an electronic tag integral with or attached to a medicine delivery device such as a capsule, the tag having an antenna and a receiver/transmitter, the system also including a reader positioned externally for detecting the presence and location of the delivery device in the patient.
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